Butyric anhydride, or Butanoic anhydride, is a chemical compound with the formula (CH3CH2CH2CO)2O.It is a colorless liquid that smells strongly of butyric acid, formed by its reaction to moisture in the air.
| Butyric Anhydride (Synthesis) - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Butanoic Anhydride |
| Categories | Carbonyl compounds, Carboxylic acid anhydrides |
| Assay | 98%+ |
| Appearance (Form) | Liquid |
| Appearance (Colour) | Clear colourless |
| Melting point | -75 -66 °C(lit.) |
| Butyric Anhydride (GR) - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Butanoic Anhydride |
| Categories | Carbonyl compounds, Carboxylic acid anhydrides |
| Assay | 98%+ |
| Appearance (Form) | Liquid |
| Appearance (Colour) | Clear colourless |
| Boling point | 201 °C |
Safety Information
- Signal word Danger
- Hazard statements H314
- Precautionary statements P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
- Supplemental Hazard Statements Reacts violently with water.
- Personal Protective Equipment Face shields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
- Hazard Codes C
- Risk Statements 14-34
- Safety Statements 26-36/37/39-45
- RIDADR UN 2739 8/PG 3
- WGK Germany 1